Nuclear authority: Grossi warns of the world with 25 nuclear states

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, warned of a world with up to 25 nuclear weapons countries. “Without wanting to spread panic” he sees the risk of nuclear conflict today than in the past, said the Argentine of the Italian daily “La Repubblica” (Sunday). Grossi spoke of the fact that 20 to 25 countries could come into possession of atomic bombs. According to a list of experts, there are currently nine nuclear powers.

“The process of disarmament or controlled breakdown of the nuclear arsenale has come to a standstill,” said the IAEA boss. “Those who own nuclear weapons produce more of it, including China.” He also hears that there is a casual speech of tactical nuclear strokes, which is also a bad sign.

Expert report: Around 12,000 nuclear weapons worldwide

As a further cause of concern, Grossi cited that rulers had announced several countries to want to equip themselves with nuclear weapons. When asked who he refers to, he replied: “As the director of the IAEA, I cannot say that. It is important countries in Asia, Asia Minor and Persian Golf. A world with 20 to 25 countries with atomic bombs is unpredictable and dangerous.”

According to a report by the Peace Research Institute Sipri, there is currently nine nuclear states: the five permanent members in the UN Security Council USA, Russia, Great Britain, France and China as well as India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel. According to estimates, they have a total of around 12,000 nuclear weapons.